66 LONGISLANDPRESS.COM • MAY 2018
BARRIER BEACH BANQUET
By JEFF and VERA WURST
Too often we patronize national
chain stores and not local momand
pop stores — but that’s not a
problem in Long Beach!
Lido Kosher Delicatessen has
been family owned, under strict
supervision, on the East End of Long
Beach for more than 70 years, and
by the current owner, Wally Goetz,
for more than 30. He comes from a
long line of kosher food purveyors.
At the entrance is the take-out
counter, the grill behind it with the
hot dogs cooking, and the showcase
of the house-prepared foods. In the
full-service dining area, enjoy bowls
of pickles and fresh, homemade
cole slaw. Order that corned beef,
pastrami, or brisket piled high. The
pastrami and corned beef are cured
by the family in their own plant.
The deli provides free delivery to
many local areas, ships orders to
almost anywhere nationwide and
offers a catering menu of freshly
prepared kosher foods to satisfy
all palates. Wally also joins the
growing array of food trucks on
Riverside Boulevard at the beach –
the Shoregasboard Food Court.
A hot dog costs $3.99. Add a knish
for $3.99. Try the lunch specials
seven days a week. There are even
vegan options.
Jeff loves the pastrami and never
varies. His friend, Dan, is crazy
over the Meshugana – brisket with
mashed potato on scooped-out
garlic bread with a side of gravy.
Some may like chains, but we like
the locals. Lido Kosher Deli is a true
relic.
Lido Kosher Delicatessen. 641 ½
East Park Ave., Long Beach. Phone
516-431-4411.
Appetizers are $3.99-$9.99.
Sandwiches are $11.45-$17.95.
Complete dinners are $22.95-
$27.95. Salad platters are $12.95-
From beginning to end, dining at Atlantica at the Allegria is superb.
$22.95. Open daily for lunch, dinner,
delivery, and takeout.
RESTAURANT
HAPPENINGS
Maxwell’s in Islip is putting the
“fun” in Sunday. Starting at 11:30
a.m., the boozy brunch kicks-off
and the DJ starts spinning. Try
the fork and knife hungry man
sandwich and the berries-stuffed
French toast.
The Flour Shoppe Cafe of Rockville
Centre, where everything is farm
fresh and made in-house, has plans
to open two more locations. Stay
tuned!
ATLANTICA AT THE
ALLEGRIA
Picture a perfect summer day
with French doors wide open
overlooking the boardwalk as the
ocean breeze rolls in. That is what
diners experience at Atlantica at
the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach.
With breathtaking ocean views and
beautiful décor, this is the perfect
spot on the beach. The restaurant
is undergoing a rebirth and under
new management. Couple this with
food and service that is attentive,
yet not pretentious.
We arrived and were greeted by a
hostess who sat us immediately.
Stuart Fast has been the food and
beverage manager for over a year.
He had experience in the restaurant
business and knows how to train
a staff to ensure patrons are well
taken care of.
Enjoy the seasonal menus created
by Executive Chef John Maffei, who
previously worked for the Hyatt
organization. After its opening,
Atlantica catered to tourists, but
under this management, it has been
focusing on the community.
We started with seven huge shrimp,
lightly poached in Prosecco,
bursting with flavor, supremely
tender and accompanied with a
cocktail sauce. The Caesar salad
was done with a light dressing
with carrot croutons instead of
heavy bread croutons, as part of the
gluten-free selections that will be
expanded.
Jeff is always searching for the
perfect hamburger and could not
resist their short rib and brisket
burger blended in-house. The
generous portion of meat is hugged
by Vermont cheddar cheese, served
on a hearty bun with lettuce and
tomato, and joined with freshly cut
French fries.
Vera loves osso bucco and
enjoyed the tender lamb shank
braised in Pinot Noir wine. They
accommodated her request to
switch the potato side to bok choy,
which was a great combination.
Each was perfectly prepared and
beautifully presented.
There were many choices to end the
perfect meal. We chose the apple
tartlet served with vanilla ice cream
and ginger slivers.
Atlantica at the Allegria, 80 West
Bwy., Long Beach. Phone 516-992
-3730. Dinner appetizers from $10-18
and entrees from $20-$34. Wines by
the glass are from $9 to $14. Bottles
start at $34. Open daily for breakfast
and dinner, lunch Monday through
Saturday and Sunday Brunch.
Jeff is a practicing attorney. Vera
is a retired school teacher. Both
love Long Island food and wine
and are delighted to share their
discoveries with you. Contact them
vialipressfood@gmail.com.
BEST OF THE WURSTS
The only thing better than the food at the Allegria is the view.
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